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El Zarzal, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

El Zarzal is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,022. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

1,022 Population 2/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
99.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,022
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain99.5 in/yr
Sunny Days200/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population1,022
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates17.0134°, -95.0373°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation99.5 inches (2,527 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Zarzal

El Zarzal is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,022. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: El Zarzal vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Zarzal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area447.9 sq mi (1,160.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.0134°N, 95.0373°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.5"
162% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 23.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,081 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 77 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 107 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 99 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 43 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 134 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 66 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 28 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 90 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 92 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 131 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 13 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 90 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 138 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 101 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 108 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 87 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 103 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 86 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 11 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 299 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 191 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 151 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 237 km
2010 Karl Category 3 281 km
2005 Stan Category 1 177 km
1998 Lester Category 2 281 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 233 km
1997 Rick Category 1 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 114 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 136 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 174 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 20.4 in
August 80°F (26°C) 23.5 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 18.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in

El Zarzal has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.5") and April the driest (1.4").

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Farmers Markets in El Zarzal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Octubre de 1967
Mercado José Murat

Breweries in El Zarzal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
EL CENTENARIO

Airports Near El Zarzal

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Zarzal

What is the population of El Zarzal?

El Zarzal has a population of 1,022 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 447.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Zarzal?

El Zarzal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 99.5 inches.

How is the job market in El Zarzal?

The job market in El Zarzal is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

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